LETTER: Cartoon showed disrespect for celibate priests

Wednesday

Apr 30, 2008 at 12:01 AM

Pope cartoon disrespected celibate priests

Pope cartoon disrespected celibate priests

I appreciate what The Standard-Times did in the coverage of the pope. I was also one of the ones that was disturbed at the cartoon with the question mark bouncing off the pope's head. Why don't people realize that pedophilia was never the problem with the sexual abuse scandal but that homosexuality was? Read the John Jay study again!

Also, priestly celibacy is a grace that people who don't have this grace can't possibly understand. There is a lot of infidelity with married people who are clergy in other religions. I believe that if you interview local priests, you will get the true picture of celibacy.

There is so much more that The Standard-Times does not understand. The Catholic Church is countercultural. Those going into the priesthood are aware of that and choose it anyway. You don't have to choose it, so leave those alone who do. The church is now, finally, helping those who choose to make absolutely certain that they can physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually make this choice.

If The Standard-Times can't show respect for the Catholic Church all the time, then I will be content to be a former reader and encourage my family and friends to do likewise. Make sure you know what the church really teaches before you criticize. I am distressed by knee jerk reactions that are not based upon truth. Check your sources and ask for the other side to find this truth.